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Cheap places to stay in Portugal: readers' travel tipshttp://www.theguardian.com/travel/2013/jun/10/cheap-hotel-campsites-places-to-stay-portugal
Portugal is cheaper than anywhere else in western Europe, which is reflected in the prices of these great places to stay, from arty cabins in the Algarve to a cool surfer's hostel near Lisbon<br /><br />• <a href="http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/articles/readers-tips.jsp" title=""><strong>Add a tip for next week and you could win a great prize</strong></a><p>A thatched lime-walled Pixie Hut and two self-catering artistic wood cabins on lush mountain site walking distance from a river. It's owned by a sculptor, and there are fruit trees, owls, geckos, golden orioles and woodpeckers. We flew to Faro, hired a car, drove to the beach (15minutes' away), crashed a few art exhibitions for free wine and nibbles, then returned to Fonte da Estrela to siton the terrace overlooking rolling hills, watching for owls, drinking red wine, and talking art to our attentive host, Toin. There are studio facilities for artists and sculptors or borrow a three-man tent and do a Robinson Crusoe down by the river.<br /><a href="https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/93545" title=""><em>airbnb.co.uk/rooms/93545</em></a><em>, Pixie Hut from &pound;35, cabins from &pound;30</em><br /><strong> turkeyplace</strong></p> <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2013/jun/10/cheap-hotel-campsites-places-to-stay-portugal">Continue reading...</a>PortugalEuropeTravelLisbonHotelsCampingBeach holidaysMon, 10 Jun 2013 05:51:00 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/travel/2013/jun/10/cheap-hotel-campsites-places-to-stay-portugalAlamyPorto pitstop … a trip to Miramar should include a visit to Capela do Senhor da Pedra: the church in the sea. Photograph: AlamyAlamyPorto pitstop … a trip to Miramar should include a visit to Capela do Senhor da Pedra: the church in the sea. Photograph: AlamyGuardian readers2013-06-10T05:51:00ZDay trips from Lisbon, Portugal: readers' travel tipshttp://www.theguardian.com/travel/2013/may/06/day-trips-from-lisbon-portugal-sintra
Sintra, Cascais and Portinho all offer tempting holiday excursions that are a short drive or train ride from Lisbon<br /><a href="http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/articles/readers-tips.jsp">• Add a tip for next week and you could win a pair of top-quality walking boots</a><p>The Convento de Cristo in Tomar is probably one of the most spectacular places in Portugal. Founded by the Knights Templar, it's a beautiful, mysterious and magical place, wonderful to discover and enjoy. Tomar is about two hours north-east of Lisbon, so an overnight stay would be even better.<br />• <a href="http://conventocristo.pt/pt/index.php" title=""><em>conventocristo.pt</em></a><br /><strong>max333</strong></p> <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2013/may/06/day-trips-from-lisbon-portugal-sintra">Continue reading...</a>LisbonPortugalShort breaksCity breaksCycling holidaysEuropeTravelMon, 06 May 2013 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/travel/2013/may/06/day-trips-from-lisbon-portugal-sintraPRPortinho de ArrabidaAlamyConvento de Cristo, Tomar, Portugal. Photograph: AlamyAlamyConvento de Cristo, Tomar, Portugal. Photograph: AlamyGuardian readers2013-05-06T07:00:00ZReaders' travel tips: foodie Portugalhttp://www.theguardian.com/travel/2012/may/28/foodie-portugal-restaurants-lisbon-algarve
From markets where old ladies sell produce from their gardens to traditional seafood restaurants, <a href="http://ivebeenthere.co.uk" title="">Been there readers</a> know the best places in Portugal for foodies<br /><br /><a href="http://ivebeenthere.co.uk/articles/olympus.jsp" title="">Add a tip for next week and you could win a digital camera</a><p>At this Saturday market old ladies sell whatever is fresh in their vegetable garden and on their fruit trees, and their husbands sell their olive oil, olives and honey. Ask '<em>Posso provar</em>?' ('Can I try this?'), and everyone will offer you a taste. The market is famous for its cheeses and cured meats. After you've shopped, try Azul (Rua Victor Cordon 39, +351 268 332699), a tiny restaurant near one of the old town gates, serving fish, pork or chicken with homemade chunky bread, fresh olives, chips and salad for around €5.<em> </em><br /><strong>Vengala</strong></p> <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2012/may/28/foodie-portugal-restaurants-lisbon-algarve">Continue reading...</a>PortugalFood and drinkRestaurantsTravelEuropeBudget travelLisbonFood & drinkLife and styleMon, 28 May 2012 09:00:00 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/travel/2012/may/28/foodie-portugal-restaurants-lisbon-algarveAlamySardine and sweet basil street decorations at the Lisbon Sardine Festival. Photograph: AlamyAlamyThe Saturday market in Estremoz, Portugal. Photograph: AlamyAlamySardine and Sweet Basil on Feast Days of the Popular Saints in Lisbon. Photograph: AlamyGuardian Staff2012-05-28T09:00:00Z